Tacos El Guero - Inspection Report
Address:6100 St. John Ave Kansas City MO 64123
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 786-5832

Inspection details
Inspection Date08 September, 2016
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations12

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed scoop handle in product at make table.
5-501.17
Receptacle in women's toilet room not covered
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No lid on restroom trash can.
3-501.15
Cooling methods not in accordance with time and temperature criteria as specified in the Food Code
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed hot foods cooling in top of make table. Observed hot foods cooling in walk-in cooler covered with lids.
6-303.11
Lighting intensity not adequate in food prep, storage & service areas
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: lighting in walk-in cooler is very dim. Light on left side of cookline is not working.
3-304.14
Cloths used for wiping are used for other purposes; Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer; Wet & dry cloths not stored clean
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wet wiping cloths on counter.
4-601.11
Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch.
CRITICALComply by : Sep 11, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on meat slicer.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Flooring in kitchen is not a smooth surface. Water damaged ceiling tiles in storage area with mold growth. Corner of ceiling in restroom is damaged. Dust buildup on restroom ceiling fan. Observed buildup on kitchen walls.
6-202.14
Toilet rooms not completely enclosed
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Restroom door is not self-closing.
4-101.110
Nonscratching utensil not used with nonstick coatings; and/or Nonfood-contact surfaces not made of durable, smooth materials
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed rust on shelf under prep table. Observed rust in shelving inside the reach-in cooler.
4-702.11
Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.
CRITICALComply by : Sep 11, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No sanitizer set up at inspection; employee made new sanitizer, but not correct concentration.
5-103.11
Water source not of sufficient capacity to meet demands;* and/or Pressure not adequate to meet facility demands
CRITICALComply by : Sep 11, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No hot water available when inspector arrived on site. Hot water temperature had increased to a maximum of 95 degrees by the end of the inspection.
6-301.11
Handwashing Cleanser, Availability - Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 adjacent lavatories is not provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No soap in restroom.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICALComply by : Sep 11, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Hand sink is broken with drain pipes no longer attached.
5-202.12
Water temperature less than 100°F @ handwashing sink; and/or Flow of metered faucet less than 15 seconds
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Hot water temperature was less than 100 degrees during inspection.
7-204.11
Sanitizers, Criteria - Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces did not meet the requirements of the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Sep 11, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Spray bottle of bleach water over 200ppm chlorine.
3-302.11
Separation, Packaging & Segregation - Food was not protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
CRITICALComply by : Sep 11, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed raw meat stored next to cooked and ready to eat foods in make table.
7-102.11
Common Name, Working Containers - Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies are not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
CRITICALComply by : Sep 11, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Spray bottle of bleach is unlabeled.
4-302.14
A test kit for measuring sanitizer concentration not provided
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: No test strips for sanitizer on site.
2-301.15
Where to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands in a handwashing lavatory or approved automatic handwashing facility.
Comply by : Dec 07, 2016
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Employees are washing hands at ware washing sink due to hand washing sink being in disrepair.